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The momentum behind biodiversity is growing among financial institutions, and so is the number of groups, networks and initiatives on this topic. This overview aims to help financial institutions understand the latest biodiversity-related initiatives out there - who is doing what, where and when.

In the last few years, more financial institutions have started engaging with companies on biodiversity. This overview points financial institutions to ongoing engagements, as well as provides information on past collaborative engagements. In this third update, nine new engagements have been added.

Interview with Joosep Vimm, Tallinn Deputy Mayor

The latest trends and innovations in nature finance will be reviewed in the 2024 New Green Shoots webinar held on January 30th 14:00 CET, introducing emerging trends in nature finance from 2023, and highlighting innovative products and mechanisms with high potential to scale the market

Dive into the concluding stages of the Align project, where it has been instrumental in shaping corporate biodiversity measurements. Explore key milestones, such as the Align recommendations and implementing guidance, and discover what to anticipate in the forthcoming months.

Interview with Anne-Claire Howard, Director of the Procurement Group at UNOPS.

Today, the European Commission adopted a new version of the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme) User’s Guide. The aim of the scheme is to help organisations worldwide become more sustainable and address their environmental impact.

How can cities use Public Procurement as a strategic tool to support Circular Economy strategies?

Hotels often generate avoidable waste, far from the EU's waste benchmark. CIRC-HOTEL, an initiative by the EMAS Club and the Catalan Waste Agency, is redefining sustainability in the hotel sector.